How to Grip a Handgun

Grasp the gun under the frame and trigger guard with your support hand. Do not cock the gun, and do not touch the trigger.

Open your shooting hand so that your thumb and index finger form a V.

Place the V as high on the frame as possible so that the grip of the gun rests firmly in the palm of your shooting hand.

Curl your fingers around the gun's grip with your index finger extended along the side of the gun and off the trigger.

One-Handed Grip

Safety Tip

On both revolvers and semi-automatics, make sure you place the part of your hand between your thumb and index finger in an area on the gun’s grip where your hand will not be pinched or cut by the hammer during recoil.

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